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Sep 24

Groundbreaking of Hearth at Four Corners

54 units of supportive, affordable housing with green efficiencies, and on-site services to be built

Sep 24

Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float taking place on October 18

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the return of the annual Fall Pumpkin Float at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, October 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sep 24

North Square reconstruction celebrated in the North End

Mayor Walsh celebrates reconstruction of North Square, featuring new permanent public artwork and improved access

Sep 24

Age Strong public awareness campaign launched

Mayor Walsh launches Age Strong public awareness campaign

Sep 20

City Council recognizes National Forensic Science Week

The Council voted to adopt a resolution recognizing the week of September 15 – 21 as National Forensic Science Week in the City of Boston.

Sep 20

Do you support the renaming of Dudley Square to Nubian Square?

A citizen petition entitled “Petition for Renaming Dudley Square to Nubian Square” was sponsored by 10 registered voters and referred to the Committee on Government Operations on February 6, 2019.

Sep 20

Thousands gather at City Hall Plaza for Boston Climate Strike

Thousands gathered at City Hall Plaza for the strike.

Sep 20

'Quest Eternal' statue moving to Smith Playground in Allston

Anyone who remembers the original Prudential Center remembers the giant statue oftentimes referred to as the “Naked Guy.” You couldn’t miss it.

Sep 20

Kickoff of Grubstreet's construction of new cultural space in the South Boston Waterfront

Once complete, the new narrative arts center will serve as a literary destination at 50 Liberty Drive at Fan Pier

Sep 20

Celebration of Age-Friendly Bench program

Mayor Walsh celebrates Age-Friendly Bench program with community

Sep 19

Allston Brighton Parade, Jimmy Fund Walk, Phantom Gourmet Food Festival, Other Events

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2019

Sep 19

Demolition Delay application: 197 Green Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish a house at 197 Green Street in Jamaica Plain.

Sep 19

Dr. Taylor Cain appointed to lead Boston's Housing Innovation Lab

i-Lab Team explores, experiments, and evaluates solutions to accelerate innovation in the housing sector

Sep 18

Changes to tobacco and nicotine product sales regulations proposed

Proposed regulations are aimed at addressing vaping and tobacco use among youth in Boston

Sep 18

Online Registry suite completed

Marriage certificate requests now available online, an addition to birth and death certificates previously launched

Sep 18

Celebration of groundbreaking of first new firehouse in 30 years

New Engine 42 firehouse marks a $23.5 million investment in Roxbury

Sep 17

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Landmarks project spotlight: 1767 Washington Street

At the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) hearing on September 3, the Commission approved (in concept) the proposal for a boutique hotel at the historic Alexandra Hotel site.

Sep 17

Landmarks project spotlight: 40 Mt. Hood Road

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District’s (AACD) seemingly chaotic historic development pattern pushes the limits of good design and modern design materials

Sep 17

Demolition delay application: 55 Meyer Street, Roslindale

The application is to demolish a residence at 55 Meyer Street in Roslindale.

Sep 17

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Meeting to discuss BCYF Curley renovations taking place September 30

Join us for an information session about upcoming renovations at the BCYF Curley Community Center.

Sep 17

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Walker Park Apartments and Delphine's Courtyard opened

Mayor Walsh celebrates the opening of Walker Park Apartments and Delphine's Courtyard

Sep 16

New skin safety station launched on City Hall Plaza

IMPACT Melanoma teamed up with the City of Boston, Brigham Health, and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to launch a new safety station on City Hall Plaza.

Sep 16

City Council honors EPIC 2019 service warriors

EPIC (Empowering People for Inclusive Communities) is a community service and education program for youth with disabilities between the ages of 16-23.

Sep 16

Highlighting suicide prevention and addiction recovery resources

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month.

Sep 16

City Council supports Local 26 hotel workers

Hotel workers filled the City Council chamber urging support as they strike to preserve and improve working conditions at the Battery Wharf Hotel.

Sep 16

City Council stands with military, federal workers amid citizenship policy change

The Council passed a resolution in opposition to federal policy changes that infringe on the rights to American citizenship for children of U.S. service members.